9'' overall. 3'' ultra high tensile steel spike. Assorted color polypropylene handles. (Handle color strictly our choice). About the Iki Spike - Japanese require that fish exported to Japan are ''ikied'' first. They feel this makes the fish taste better. Insert the Iki Spike into the fish's brain, killing it instantly and humanely. Immediately place fish in ice - preferably salt water ice. Spike is guaranteed for life against breakage. Hang packaged.